Answer:
Explanation:
I see three equations that represents the first step. All the others (I think) have flaws of one kind or another.
Third
The third one divides both sides of the equation by 3. All that remains on the left is what is inside the brackets. 24/3 becomes 8 which what equation 3 says.
x + 6 = 24/3
x + 6 = 8
Fourth
Shows how the distributive property is performed. It does this with great care. The right side is not affected.
3*x + 6*3 = 24 is what is the result. It is a good first step.
Five
This one is a little iffy. It is more like the second step. You have taken the fourth choice and removed the brackets. If you can do this in your head, I think it counts. I'm not sure how to answer what you should do. You're darned if you do and darned if you don't. My opinion is that it is perfectly OK but your marker may not agree.